Category: 2025

Events

All are welcome every Sunday to our 8:00 am (in person) and 10:15 am (in person and online) worship services.

Drive-thru communion is offered every Sunday from 11:15 am to 11:40 am by the mounting block, or from the porch outside Macdonald Hall. The church is open during the week for prayer. Please park in the front lot to avoid Academy traffic.

Weekly Events

Sunday Worship Services
All are welcome! We gather in the church every Sunday for 8:00 am Holy Eucharist and the 10:15 am Holy Eucharist with Choir (livestreamed to YouTube).

Sunday Offerings for Children
Our Staffed Nursery opens at 8:45 am every Sunday, prior to adult forum, and welcomes children of all ages. Our Children’s Chapel takes place during the first half of the 10:15 am service. Children are invited to follow our teachers immediately following the opening hymn and prayer and they return at the peace.

Adult Forum
Join us between services at 9:00 am in the Parish Library for Adult Forum. Our current study series is a deep dive into what it means to “Live in Community“.

Coffee Hour
Everyone is invited to enjoy a delicious array of treats together at coffee hour after the 10:15 am Sunday Service.

Weekday Services
We also offer weekly Noonday Prayer (12:00 pm Monday–Wednesday via Zoom) and Compline (8:00 pm Monday–Thursday via Zoom). Healing Eucharist is at 9 am in the church the second and the fourth Thursday of every month.

Bible Studies
Bible Study is at 9:00 am in the parish library the first and third Thursday of each month. Women’s Bible Study is at 6 pm in the library on the third Thursday of each month.

Sacred Ground Course Offered
Joe is offering the Sacred Ground course this Fall with time and day to be determined by the group once it has been formed. Contact Joe to get your name on this list: rector@saintjames.org; 434-249-3868

Inquirers’ Class
Joe is offering an inquirers’ class to all who are interested in learning more about St. James Church, The Episcopal Church, and Christianity in general. Contact Joe if you are interested: rector@saintjames.org; 434-249-3868

Upcoming Special Events Calendar

September

WELCOME BACK SUNDAY
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Our new program year begins. We welcome back Choir, Adult Forum, Coffee Hour, Nursery, Children’s Chapel.

ACADEMY SUNDAY
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Join us at the 10:15 am service as we welcome Academy students, faculty and staff, and offer prayers for the new academic year. 

 

October

Car Show
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Calling all car enthusiasts for a day of beautiful cars, food and community. 

Blessing of The Animals
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Celebrate the ministry of St. Francis and drive thru with your pets for a blessing after the 8 am service, and after the 10:15 am service. All animals, including horses, are welcome! 

Fall Festival
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Pumpkin carving, family activities, Trunk-or-Treat, food and live bluegrass music. We will be cleaning out the pumpkins October 27 at 6 pm if you want to volunteer.

 

November

Blessing of The Hounds
A Thanksgiving Day tradition at St. James
Thursday, November 27, 2025
10am at the Pony Ring. Parking in lower field (donations appreciated).
Organ concert at 9am
History Tours

Advent Wreath Workshop
November 30, 2025 at 11:30 am
Join us in Macdonald Hall during coffee hour after the 10:15 am service to create a family Advent wreath to light throughout the holiday season. All supplies will be provided. Open to all ages.

 

December

Advent Organ Concert
Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Hear the many colors of our organ at the hands of organist Bert Landman. Enjoy an hour of peace in the midst of a busy season.

Service of Remembrance
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
A reflective and quiet approach to Christmas for anyone grieving a loss–this contemplative, prayerful setting promises respite to weary hearts. 

Greening of the Church
Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 9:00 am
Decorate the church for the Christmas season.

Christmas Concert & Carol Sing
Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 11:00 am
Service will be at 9 am. The concert will be begin at 11 am.
The Saint James Choir and friends invite you to come hear the sounds of Christmas and sing along to your favorite Christmas carols. 

Christmas Eve Family Service and Live Nativity
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 4 pm
Immerse yourself in the Christmas Story through a guided nativity experience. Includes carols, communion, costumes and cocoa! 

Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 9 pm
Experience the joy, peace and hope of a traditional Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist Service at Saint James. Music and carols begin at 8:30 pm.

Christmas Day Holy Eucharist
Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 10 am
Gather together for a warm, intimate and reflective service that celebrates the birth of Christ. 

 

January

Baptisms of our Lord
Sunday, January 11, 2026
No Children’s Chapel or Adult Forum

 

February

Shrove Tuesday “Mardi Gras on Monkton”
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Pancakes, Jazz and Jambalaya

Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Service at noon and 7pm

 

March

Deer Creek Chorale at St. James
Sunday, March 8, 2026

Stations of the Cross
Experience the walking meditation path of Stations of the Cross and sculptures during Lent outside of school hours.

Holy Week and Easter Services

Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Beginning of Holy Week

 

April

Manor Races
Blessing at My Lady’s Manor Steeplechase Races

Blessing of the HOGS

 

Holy Week and Easter Services

Labyrinth Walk
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Rectory Property

Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Service at 7pm

Good Friday
Friday, April 3, 2026
Service at 7pm
Stations of the Cross (begins at the church); Solemn Collects

Easter Vigil and Baptism Service
Saturday, April 4, 2026
7:30pm
Luminaries on the Wall

Easter Sunday Services at 9am and 11am
Egg Hunt at 10:15am
Sunday, April 5, 2026
(No Children’s Chapel, Nursery, Adult Forum)

 

May

Blessing of the Bikes
Sunday, May 23, 2026

Spring into Summer
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30pm
Dinner at Macdonald Hall

 

July

St. James Feast Day
July 25, 2026

St. James Feast Day Celebration
Sunday, July 26
Service and Dessert Reception

 

August

Shorts and Sandals
Sunday, after the 10:15 am service
Cookout